In preparing for the visit, the two sides have resolved some last-minute problems.
These are familiar policy issues in Albany that the two sides generally resolve.
Until the two sides can resolve these matters, peace talks are considered unlikely.
It still seems that the sides will resolve this, in time.
However, both sides could not resolve the question of the surprise inspections, but said they would continue talks next week.
Before the strike began on March 30, the two sides had resolved two major issues, but only after bad blood developed.
The two sides did not resolve the issue but agreed to continue their meetings.
It is possible that both sides could still resolve the matter before trial.
The players would not agree with the second exemption, and both sides couldn't resolve the other disputes.
The two sides recently resolved their differences, they said, declining to provide details of the agreement.